1963 Ford Cortina vs. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado
To start off, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,861 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Volkswagen Corrado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (188 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1963 Ford Cortina. (106 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado should accelerate faster than 1963 Ford Cortina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volkswagen Corrado weights approximately 370 kg more than 1963 Ford Cortina. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1963 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1994 Volkswagen Corrado (245 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ford Cortina. (149 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1994 Volkswagen Corrado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ford Cortina.
Compare all specifications:
1963 Ford Cortina | 1994 Volkswagen Corrado | |
Make | Ford | Volkswagen |
Model | Cortina | Corrado |
Year Released | 1963 | 1994 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1558 cc | 2861 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 106 HP | 188 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.8 mm | 90.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 840 kg | 1210 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1590 mm | 1690 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2500 mm | 2480 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 40 L |